Propagation of the Action Potential Occurs

question 90

Multiple Choice

Propagation of the action potential occurs:

• A) along the axon at the nodes of Ranvier
• B) along the dendrites at the nodes of Ranvier
• C) between neurons at the synapse
• D) on the cell body

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